Associate Analyst - Supply Chain

Job-:
Supply Chain

Location:

CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, United Kingdom; LICHFIELD, STAFFORDSHIRE, United Kingdom Workplace:
Hybrid

Schedule:

Full time Posted:
As an Associate Analyst - Supply Chain you will gather data and conduct analysis with the goal of improving supply chain operations. You will perform analytics and statistical modelling on data sets to optimize supply chain operations workflow, reduce costs, and increase efficiency. You will apply mathematical, statistical, and economic techniques to determine and forecast the cost/availability of raw materials, customer demand, production capacity, availability of cost effective shipping, etc.

Responsibilities:

Assist to develop and maintain professional knowledge regarding the market drivers, market trends, economic forecasts, supplier base, and competitive intelligence.

Assist with the negotiation about contract elements, including terms and conditions, pricing,  lead-time.

Communicate and coordinate supplier strategies. Serve as customer contact and alliance manager for supply chain issues.

Assist to manage suppliers’ performance, including support, development and monitoring of supplier performance metrics, as well as corrective action plans for performance failures. Help to prepare, distribute and award RFQ blankets and review expiring blankets for re-bid to ensure commodity and inventory strategies are aligned with key customer initiatives/metrics.

Analyze material demand and determine inventory strategy or alternative supply chain strategies for maintaining high material availability at the lowest total ownership costs.

Determine, load and update pricing and lead time in purchasing database.

Qualifications:

Associate’s degree in supply chain management or administration required. Bachelor’s degree in international economy & trading, supply chain management, or administration preferred.

Up to 2 years related experience in supply chain preferred.

Effective analytical skills

Good communication skills

Basic MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills

Good data mining, aggregation and analytical skills.

Ability to work quickly and accurately and manage process to finalize open items pending from external sources.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

Ability to work collaboratively across multiple functions and departments within the organization

Ability to work effectively under time constraints and multi task Ability to work with ambiguity

Motivated self-starter who is organized, efficient and team- oriented

About the organization

At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on. ​
Our Company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.  

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Learn more about Working at Wesco here and apply online today!​
Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500 company.​
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